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Even though his question was blunt, the man was practically trembling on the inside.
His daughter might not sense it, but the energy surrounding the man standing before him was so mystical and powerful that it had made his knees tremble.
It felt as if he were standing before a massive mountain; as if it were pressing down on his back.
Where was that intense pressure coming from?
He scanned his body, searching for what might be causing it. Perhaps it was simply this person's innate power. Or his bloodline. Or…
He noticed one of Matthew's hands. It was covered by a black glove, so he couldn't see the hand itself. However, his eyes could see beyond what the glove was hiding.
A ring!
"T-t-the Supreme Ring." He almost buckled under its weight, but managed to hold himself up. "Who on earth is this guy, and why is he wearing the Supreme Ring?"
No… that wasn't the question.
Was he now supposed to kneel before this boy of unknown origin?
